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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant, Long Branch, NJ

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8
4.8
6187 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.

Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey Shore

It's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 870-1200
  • Website
    http://www.rooneysocean.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Brown
  • Private party facilities
    Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.
  • Location
    100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Cross Street
    Cooper Avenue
  • Parking details
    Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
  • Entertainment
    Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 6,187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Monmouth

    Best Ambience

  • Monmouth

    Great for brunch

  • Monmouth

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers a "perfect beach restaurant" experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and "beautiful ocean views." The ambiance, accentuated by live music, is a standout feature. While some find prices high, the "great selection" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.

6,187 Reviews

  1. Denise

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Rooney’s was outstanding! I bring guests because I know it will be a great atmosphere and food. The Christmas decor was beautiful!

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  2. Diane

    VIP

    New York City

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rooney’s seafood is always top notch. We both enjoyed blackened salmon. Our only issue is the price of drinks there is getting out of hand. We paid $17 for each drink that barely had a trace of alcohol and one was served in a small champagne flute. Food is great but drinks are a rip off.

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  3. Terence

    VIP

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decorated for the Christmas season. Sat in the enclosed outer area. Service was excellent. Matt, our waiter was very attentive The sushi rolls (Smokey Mountain and Black Widow) were colorful and very tasty. The entrees, the Scallop + Shrimp combo plus the Branzzino over the Mushroom Risotto with a Lemon Butter sauce was wonderful. The scallops were perfectly cooked , juicy and reasonably sized. The Branzzino was nicely seasoned and paired well with the Mushroom risotto. The Christmas cocktails were decadent - if you like chocolate and had a sweet tooth, you’d love them. Over, a great experience at Rooney’s

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  4. Heather

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back!

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  5. Heidi

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love celebrating at Rooneys! Always amazing 🙏 Thank you

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  6. Tom

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party on a holiday and it still was very enjoyable and the service was great. The owner and manager stopped by to see if everything was good.

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  7. Francene

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated for the holiday. Seated at a comfortable table as soon as we arrived. Service just right. Everyone was happy with their meal. Looking forward to returning next Christmas Eve.

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  8. sue

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great way to kick off the holiday!!! Decoration and atmosphere was great. Food was delish! Service was great. First time here will definitely come back!

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  9. Erica

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a beautiful night at Rooneys. The festive ambiance , food and service was consistent to all of our dinings there over the years ! Thank you to the management and staff to ensure we had a wonderful Christmas Eve experience.

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  10. Pamela

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always an awesome meal and the ambiance is always buzzing in the air. Great food and drinks!🎄

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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6187 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Google Map for Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cooper Avenue
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Brown
  • Entertainment
    Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.rooneysocean.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 870-1200
  • Private party facilities
    Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.
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